Director of Strategic Sourcing

Join the Team! Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love? At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart! We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Strategic Sourcing Leader to build, lead, and scale our procurement function for data center white space projects solutions. This role will oversee a team of sourcing professionals while directly driving strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial outcomes across both materials and subcontracted labor. As a specialized technology solutions provider delivering end-to-end design, procurement, and delivery of data center white space & AI HPC cabling solutions, this role is critical to optimizing cost, quality, and speed across our supply chain. The ideal candidate brings deep industry relationships, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of developing strategic partnerships within the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers. Key skills: Strategic sourcing and category management Supplier relationship management Commercial negotiation and contract structuring Market intelligence and pricing strategy Leadership, process design and operational scaling Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team Establish sourcing strategies, processes, and standards to support rapid scaling of data center fit-out operations Drive a culture of accountability, commercial rigor, and continuous improvement Remain hands-on in key sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier engagements Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Own sourcing strategy and execution for all materials and subcontracted labor related to data center white space fit-out Develop and implement category strategies across: Structural support systems, containment, and conveyance (ladder racks, cable trays, cabinets, HACs) Electrical power distribution (UPS systems, busway, whip, RPPs, feeders, and associated cabling) Data cabling (fiber optic and copper / low voltage systems) Liquid cooling infrastructure (CDUs, TCS Loops , rear door heat exchanger solutions) Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and volume-based agreements leveraging company spend Supplier & Partner Development Build and maintain strategic relationships with: OEMs and manufacturers National and regional distributors Electrical contractors (power distribution installation) Structured cabling contractors (fiber and LVC installation) Specialized labor providers (liquid cooling, rack/cabinet install, containment and conveyance installation) Establish preferred vendor programs and long-term partnerships to ensure capacity, priority delivery, and competitive pricing Explore white-label and direct OEM manufacturing opportunities (e.g., cabling and standardized components) Expansion of supplier network and introduction of innovative sourcing models (e.g., OEM direct, white-label solutions) Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence Leverage deep understanding of industry pricing benchmarks, supply chain dynamics, and lead times Continuously ass…